Tag: Sunday Gravel

SUPER SUNDAY – All Members | July 14th

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Here’s another club event where all members can participate in their desired speed group in gravel or road riding, starting and finishing at the same place for everyone with a post-ride gathering! Come one, come all… come out and join the fun!

This year also hosts very special 200K and 160K routes! Sacré bleu Randonneurs! Have a look at all those details here!

The event starts and finishes at our club sponsor ‘Fixed Gear Brewing’ on Alma Street.

There are several start times, 6:00 AM, 8:00AM & 9:00AM depending on your group, please NB.

Ride Leaders for each group have posted their route maps, see below.

The club is footing the bill for pizza and one beer per club rider. Non alcoholic bevies will also be available.

Load your route on your bike computer if you have one, here’s how.

The SUPER SUNDAY Rides Groups are:

Ride GroupDistanceGroup NamePedal Time
R1 & R2200KLong Ride – Blast6:00 AM
R3 & R4200KLong Ride – Fast6:00 AM
R5 & R6200KLong Ride – Relaxed6:00 AM
R3 & R4160KLong Ride – Fast6:00 AM
R5 & R6160KLong Ride – Relaxed6:00 AM
R1 & R2126KRoad – Hammerfest8:00 AM
R3 & R4126KRoad – Very Fast8:00 AM
R585KRoad – Fast9:00 AM
R6 & R785KRoad – Moderate9:00 AM
R863KRoad – Relaxed9:00 AM
G194KGravel – Fast8:00 AM
G294KGravel – Advanced8:00 AM
G373KGravel – Intermediate8:00 AM
G473KGravel – Relaxed8:00 AM

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

Advance sign-up required. Reserve your spot by clicking HERE

Start Time: please be ready to pedal at 6:00AM, 8:00 AM or 9:00 AM depending on your ride

Start : Fixed Gear Brewing on Alma Street

Check here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins

Long Distance 200K Route

Long Distance 160K Route

R1, R2, R3 & R4 126K Route

R5, R6 & R7 81K Route

R8 61K Route

GRAVEL

The Gravel routes are designed to explore some of the best gravel south of Guelph, keeping close to the city but not crossing over the 401. Coffee stop (and bike parts!) at Flow State at 40 km – reservations have been made for 10:00am. The only difference between the short and long loops is the trip down Concession 11 (which may look boring but it is actually a very nice rolling bit of gravel road) – pick your distance below!

Gravel 94K Route

Gravel 73K Route

Sunday Gravel Ride | May 5th 11:00 AM

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10:20 AM UPDATE: New Route.

ATTENTION: The start time for this ride may be delayed due to rain passing through. Please monitor this post for updates. We are really keen not to cancel the ride and the start may be delayed by an hour or so.

Here’s a favourite excursion through Wilson Flats and Elora Gorge Park with a coffee stop in Elora. Bring money for that.

Tail lights are always a good idea.

Load the route on your bike computer if you have one, here’s how.

Disclaimer: Depending on rider turn out, some Speed Groups may have to be combined.

The Speed Groups on this ride are:

CatNameAverage Speed
G1Fast26+ kph
G2Advanced24-26 kph
G3Intermediate22-24 kph
G4Relaxed19-22 kph

All rides need a minimum of 3 members signed up in order to officially run. If a ride has the required number of riders, but no Group Captain riding with them, that group ride will be considered cancelled. The group can decide among themselves to hold an ‘unofficial’ ride and follow the route. All group riders take it upon themselves to know the route and are responsible for their own safety.

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

Advance sign-up required. Reserve your spot by clicking HERE

Start Time: please be ready to pedal at 10:00 AM

Start Location: Guelph Youth Music Centre 75 Cardigan St

Check here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins

Route: All Speed Groups will follow this map:

SUPER SUNDAY | July 16th

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WEATHER UPDATE: All rides are on!

The inaugural GCC Super Sunday! Another club event where all members can participate in their desired speed group in gravel or road riding, starting and finishing at the same place for everyone with a post-ride gathering! Everything, everywhere, all at once (great film btw!). Come one, come all… come out and join the fun!

The event starts and finishes at our club sponsor ‘Fixed Gear Brewing’ on Alma Street.

There are two start times, 8:00AM & 9:00AM depending on your group, NB.

Ride Leaders for each group have posted their route maps, see below.

The club is footing the bill for pizza and one beer per club rider. Non alcoholic bevies will also be available.

Load your route on your bike computer if you have one, here’s how.

The SUPER SUNDAY Rides Groups are:

Ride GroupDistanceGroup NamePedal Time
R1 & R2100+KRoad – Hammerfest8:00 AM
R3 & R4100+KRoad – Very Fast8:00 AM
R575-85KRoad – Fast9:00 AM
R6 & R770-80KRoad – Moderate9:00 AM
R860-70KRoad – Relaxed9:00 AM
G190-100KGravel – Advanced8:00 AM
G290-100KGravel – Intermediate8:00 AM
G370-80KGravel – Relaxed8:00 AM

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

Advance sign-up required. Reserve your spot by clicking HERE

Start Time: please be ready to pedal at 8:00 AM or 9:00 AM depending on your ride

Start : Fixed Gear Brewing on Alma Street

Check here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins

R1 & R2 Route

R3 & R4 Route

R5 Route

R6 & R7 Route

R8 Route

G1 & G2 Route

G3 Route

Sunday Gravel Ride | July 2nd 8:00AM

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Weather Update: Ride is on! Radar says rain will hit Guelph after we head north toward Alma and be gone by the time we get back. Wishful thinking? Maybe. Have a look here and make your own decision. But as there are no official weather warnings at this time from environment Canada, we’re good to go! If we do happen to get any precip, at least it won’t be cold and wind is low.

Back by popular demand, Alma is the place you oughta be! This route has something for everyone.

Bring money for a coffee stop and tail lights are always a good idea.

Load the route on your bike computer if you have one, here’s how.

Disclaimer: Depending on rider turn out, some Speed Groups may have to be combined.

The Speed Groups on this ride are:

Advanced            G1        25-28   kph average

Intermediate     G2       23-25   kph average

Relaxed     G3       21-23   kph average

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

Advance sign-up required. Reserve your spot by clicking HERE

Start Time: please be ready to pedal at 8:00 AM

Start Location: Guelph Youth Music Centre 75 Cardigan St

Check here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins

Route: All Speed Groups will follow this map:

CANCELLED: Sunday Gravel Ride | June 11 8:00AM

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7:30AM: RIDE IS CANCELLED. While it might not rain, it’s probably going to rain. You’re welcome to ride on your own – I’d bring the rain jacket, if you do.

With the (really fun!) BGR under our belt-less bibs, let’s tackle another longer gravel ride this Sunday. The air quality will hopefully be improving a change in wind direction, so it’s looking like a lovely day for a ride. I will keep an eye on the weather and update by Sunday morning at 7:30am.

Groups can choose if they would like to jut north into Belwood at km 61 for a refresher, or continue on without a stop – if you’ve ridden with me, you know my preference is the latter 🙂

Load the route on your bike computer if you have one, here’s how.

Disclaimer: Depending on rider turn out, some Speed Groups may have to be combined.

The Speed Groups on this ride are:

Advanced            G1        25-28   kph average

Intermediate     G2       23-25   kph average

Relaxed     G3       21-23   kph average

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

Advance sign-up required. Reserve your spot by clicking HERE

Start Time: please be ready to pedal at 8:00 AM

Start Location: Guelph Youth Music Centre 75 Cardigan St

Check here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins

Route: All Speed Groups will follow this map